English to English noun
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an imperfection in a bodily system | | Example: visual defects this device permits detection of defects in the lungs
source: wordnet30
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a failing or deficiency | | Example: that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information
source: wordnet30
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an imperfection in an object or machine | | Example: a flaw caused the crystal to shatter if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer
source: wordnet30
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a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) | | Example: a facial blemish
source: wordnet30
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Want or absence of something necessary for completeness or perfection; deficiency; -- opposed to superfluity. | | source: webster1913 verb
6 |
desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army | | Example: If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot
source: wordnet30
7 |
To fail; to become deficient. | | source: webster1913
8 |
To injure; to damage. | | source: webster1913
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